How To Fix WY076 - Partner function & is a compulsory function

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 076

• Message text: Partner function & is a compulsory function

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY076 - Partner function & is a compulsory function ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WY076 - Partner function & is a compulsory function
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a required (compulsory) partner function is missing in a business transaction document (such as a sales order, delivery, billing document, etc.). SAP expects certain partner functions to be maintained for the document to proceed, and if these are not entered, the system throws this error.
  Example:
  
  In a sales order, partner functions like Sold-to party (AG), Ship-to party (WE), or Payer (RE) might be mandatory. If one of these is not assigned, the system will raise the WY076 error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Partner functions define the roles of business partners in a transaction.
  Some partner functions are configured as mandatory in the system.
  When creating or processing documents, SAP checks if all mandatory partner functions are assigned.
  If a mandatory partner function is missing, the system stops the process and issues the WY076 error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the missing partner function:
  
  The error message will indicate which partner function is missing (e.g., "Partner function WE is a compulsory function").
  
  
  Assign the missing partner function:  
  
  Go to the transaction where the error occurred (e.g., VA01 for sales order creation).
  Navigate to the partner tab or partner overview section.
  Add the missing partner function and assign the appropriate business partner (customer/vendor).
  
  
  
  Check partner determination procedure:  
  
  Use transaction VOPA or SPRO to check the partner determination procedure for the relevant document type.
  Verify which partner functions are set as mandatory.
  If necessary, adjust the partner determination procedure to add or remove mandatory partner functions (only if business process allows).
  
  
  
  Save and reprocess the document:
  
  After assigning the missing partner function, save the document again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Partner Functions: Define roles like Sold-to party (AG), Ship-to party (WE), Bill-to party (RE), Payer (RP), etc.
  Partner Determination Procedure: Controls which partner functions are required, optional, or suppressed for a document.
  Transactions:
  
  VA01/VA02 - Create/Change Sales Order
  VL01N/VL02N - Create/Change Delivery
  VF01/VF02 - Create/Change Billing Document
  VOPA - Partner Determination Procedures
  
  
  Configuration Path:
  
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Partner Determination ? Set Up Partner Determination
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Missing mandatory partner function in a document.
  Solution: Assign the required partner function in the document or adjust partner determination settings.
  Check: Partner determination procedure and document partner assignments.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or document type where the error occurs, I can give more specific guidance.